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Infected with Virtumonde (i think)

My computer runs very quickly except of executing internet explorer pages. When searching for a site, IE will redirect you to a different site or a different search engine. It will move at a slow creep on secure websites like bank websites. IE will say it is "not connected" to the computer when you try to go to microsoft updates. My IE security settings would change from High to Medium on there own. I have run SpyBot search and Destroy and removed 2 or 3 version of Virtumonde and Microsoft Security Essential said it removed a verion of Vitumonde. However, both scan now say "no viruses detected" but the computer still behaves in the same manner. I have also restore the computer to its orginal setting using the sytem resotre CD but it has not helped. I also get WINSYS32 stopped error messages and after that type of message the problem gets worse. Please help.

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* IMPORTANT !!! Save ComboFix.exe to your Desktop making sure you rename it comfix.exe

Disable your AntiVirus and AntiSpyware applications, usually via a right click on the System Tray icon. They may otherwise interfere with our tools. (Click onthis linkto see a list of programs that should be disabled. The list is not all inclusive.)

Double click on Comfix.exe & follow the prompts.

As part of it's process, ComboFix will check to see if the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console is installed. With malware infections being as they are today, it's strongly recommended to have this pre-installed on your machine before doing any malware removal. It will allow you to boot up into a special recovery/repair mode that will allow us to more easily help you should your computer have a problem after an attempted removal of malware.

Follow the prompts to allow ComboFix to download and install the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console, and when prompted, agree to the End-User License Agreement to install the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console.

Here's the latest gmer log. So that you know, When I ran the TDSS Killer it "cured" a rootkit and the computer immediatly started downloading automatic updates and the internet explorer began functioning faster than ever.

Double click icon to start the program. If you are using Vista, please right-click and choose run as administrator

Then Click the big button.

You will get a prompt saying "Being Cleanup Process". Please select Yes.

Restart your computer when prompted.

If you still have any tools or logs leftover on your computer you can go ahead and delete those off of your computer now.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Here's some advice on how you can keep your PC clean

Use and update your AntiVirus Software

You must have a good antivirus. There are plenty to choose from but I personally recommend the free options of Avast and Avira Antivir. If you want to purchase a security program then I recommend any of the following: AVG, Norton, McAfee, Kaspersky and ESET Nod32.

It is imperative that you update your Antivirus software at least once a week (Even more if you wish). If you do not update your antivirus software then it will not be able to catch any of the new variants that may come out. If you use a commercial antivirus program you must make sure you keep renewing your subscription. Otherwise, once your subscription runs out, you may not be able to update the programs virus definitions.

Make sure your applications have all of their updates

Use this next program to check for updates for programs already on your system. Download Security Check by screen317 from here or here.

Save it to your Desktop.

Double click SecurityCheck.exe and follow the onscreen instructions inside of the black box.

A Notepad document should open automatically, make sure that updates on any that are flagged are carried out as soon as possible

It is also possible for other programs on your computer to have security vulnerability that can allow malware to infect you. Therefore, it is also a good idea to check for the latest versions of commonly installed applications that are regularly patched to fix vulnerabilities. You can check these by visiting Secunia Software Inspector and Calendar of Updates.

Install an AntiSpyware Program

A highly recommended AntiSpyware program is SuperAntiSpyware. You can download the free Home Version. or the Pro version for a 15 day trial period.

Installing this or another recommended program will provide spyware & hijacker protection on your computer alongside your virus protection. You should scan your computer with an AntiSpyware program on a regular basis just as you would an antivirus software.

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